Copa America Grappling Championships . Monday the 12th May, 2008
Come enjoy and compete with some of the best competition in the world Saturday, May 17th.
All ages & ranks are welcome to participate in this incredible tournament.
There will be a $1000 award in the Absolute No Gi division and $500 award in the Absolute Gi division.
Get registered with your instructor today!
All ages & ranks are welcome to participate in this incredible tournament.
There will be a $1000 award in the Absolute No Gi division and $500 award in the Absolute Gi division.
Get registered with your instructor today!
Board Breaking Workshop Scheduled . Saturday the 10th May, 2008
Board Breaking Workshop Scheduled has been scheduled for Saturday, May 24th at Matial Arts Advantage South Tampa.
Come bust some wood! You'll have a blast, learn to understand the principles of power, and build some great confidence.
This workshop is open to ages 6 and above. You can even invite some friends to this incredible workshop and safely learn the proper techniques to focus your energy.
Get registered with Mr. Anthony Kuntz or Mr. Chris Kuntz today.
Come bust some wood! You'll have a blast, learn to understand the principles of power, and build some great confidence.
This workshop is open to ages 6 and above. You can even invite some friends to this incredible workshop and safely learn the proper techniques to focus your energy.
Get registered with Mr. Anthony Kuntz or Mr. Chris Kuntz today.
Israeli Independence Day . Sunday the 4th May, 2008
At this weekend's 60th Israeli Independence Day Anniversary festival in Tampa, Martial Arts Advantage was on hand as the authority in Israeli Martial Arts.
Demonstrations and training went on throughout the day, by the HaganaH Certified Instructors from Martial Arts Advantage. Gun disarms were the specialty of the day, with instructors and students displaying and honing their skills in the most effective training system in the world.
Special thanks goes out to the MAA staff, students and the Jewish community for hosting this spectacular event.
Demonstrations and training went on throughout the day, by the HaganaH Certified Instructors from Martial Arts Advantage. Gun disarms were the specialty of the day, with instructors and students displaying and honing their skills in the most effective training system in the world.
Special thanks goes out to the MAA staff, students and the Jewish community for hosting this spectacular event.
Birthday Parties at MAA are the BEST! . Sunday the 27th April, 2008
We made history this weekend at Matial Arts Advantage South Tampa with our first birthday parties and the comments were unanimous...Martial Arts Advantage has the BEST Birthday Parties!!!
We've done hundreds of Birthday Parties over the years and this past weekend started off with a bang holding 2 of the biggest and most fun parties ever. These were the first in South Tampa with Saturday's party with about 50 kids, and Sundays party with just over 40.
Some of the exciting events included: a Black Belt Leadership Class, Black Belt demonstrations of skill, an awesome cutting of the cake with a Sumurai Sword, and fun, fun, fun.
Parents were so relaxed and surprised that they were able to socialize all day while the kids were capitvated for 2 solid hours. Our parties are definitely the best.
Stay tuned for upcoming pictures of these great parties coming to the gallery, and reserve your next party today.
We've done hundreds of Birthday Parties over the years and this past weekend started off with a bang holding 2 of the biggest and most fun parties ever. These were the first in South Tampa with Saturday's party with about 50 kids, and Sundays party with just over 40.
Some of the exciting events included: a Black Belt Leadership Class, Black Belt demonstrations of skill, an awesome cutting of the cake with a Sumurai Sword, and fun, fun, fun.
Parents were so relaxed and surprised that they were able to socialize all day while the kids were capitvated for 2 solid hours. Our parties are definitely the best.
Stay tuned for upcoming pictures of these great parties coming to the gallery, and reserve your next party today.
Big Weekend . Thursday the 24th April, 2008
We're having another Big and Exciting weekend at Martial Arts Advantage in South Tampa.
Remember Yoga class is this Saturday at 12pm, bring your friends and get stretched!
Attention Black Belts
If you'd like to help in this weekends Demonstrations, we're having 2 at Christ the King Church and will also be putting on demonstrations at 2 big birthday parties as well.
This is a great way to boost your motivation and show off all your skills. Give Mr. Anthony Kuntz a call at 813-832-8800 or email him at kuntz@martialartsadvantage.com if you're interested.
Remember Yoga class is this Saturday at 12pm, bring your friends and get stretched!
Attention Black Belts
If you'd like to help in this weekends Demonstrations, we're having 2 at Christ the King Church and will also be putting on demonstrations at 2 big birthday parties as well.
This is a great way to boost your motivation and show off all your skills. Give Mr. Anthony Kuntz a call at 813-832-8800 or email him at kuntz@martialartsadvantage.com if you're interested.
Playing with Knives... . Thursday the 17th April, 2008
Cross-training is the heart and soul of a well rounded martial artist. All the instructors here at Martial Arts Advantage North and South Tampa cross-train. What is cross-training? Simply put, it is taking your experience, knowledge, fitness, and wisdom beyond one realm and into many realms of martial arts, self-defense, combative, or physical training information.
Chris Kuntz – 3rd Degree Black Belt (TaeKwon-Do), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Practitioner (Blue Belt), HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. Instructor, and Chief Instructor of Martial Arts Advantage North in Tampa, Fl.
Looking over that brief list of credentials you can see that I try to work several aspects of the martial arts or cross-training. The big deal today, thanks to the UFC, is MMA or mixed martial arts. This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the National HaganaH Headquarters in Davie, Fl for a certification beyond conventional MMA. I got to play with knives.
Part of being a HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. (which stands for Fierce Israeli Guerrilla Hand-to-hand Tactics) Instructor is keeping up my training under Mike Lee Kanarek, master instructor and founder of the HaganaH system. Mike Lee Kanarek is one of the most knowledgeable and charismatic instructors you will ever encounter with a long list of amazing credentials in the martial arts and beyond, including being deployed as part of the Israeli Special Forces.
The knife is the ultimate equalizer in any self-defense scenario; clearly emphasizing the importance of increasing our skills in all facets of wielding such a tool. The Israeli Tactical Knife (ITK) Certification was a two day adventure getting the chance to work the offensive and defensive techniques involved with the knife.
In the F.I.G.H.T. system you learn defenses versus an enraged knife wielding attacker and against being threatened at “knife point,” so to speak. The ITK Certification goes beyond that and it was enlightening, fun, and invigorating learning how to counter common knife attacks while using a blade of your own. Plus, I know the cross-training improved my confidence in other areas of the martial arts including upping my hand speed.
Overall, the weekend was an informative blast. From the tire-flipping, mma drilling wake up call on Saturday morning to the eye opening knife sparring late Sunday afternoon, there are not enough good things to be said. So much so, that my two previous attempts to jot down my thoughts and experiences this weekend were hitting the two page mark and I had yet to even get to the meat and potatoes. I think it also stems from the fact that I like to babble.
What is clear though, is that every time I attend a certification or seminar it is inspiring for me to step up and continue my training right away when I get home. Each seminar sets a new bar for me to upgrade myself to. That way I know I am living the philosophy of constant and never-ending improvement. What else is clear…I can not wait until the next training session.
Chris Kuntz – 3rd Degree Black Belt (TaeKwon-Do), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Practitioner (Blue Belt), HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. Instructor, and Chief Instructor of Martial Arts Advantage North in Tampa, Fl.
Looking over that brief list of credentials you can see that I try to work several aspects of the martial arts or cross-training. The big deal today, thanks to the UFC, is MMA or mixed martial arts. This past weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the National HaganaH Headquarters in Davie, Fl for a certification beyond conventional MMA. I got to play with knives.
Part of being a HaganaH F.I.G.H.T. (which stands for Fierce Israeli Guerrilla Hand-to-hand Tactics) Instructor is keeping up my training under Mike Lee Kanarek, master instructor and founder of the HaganaH system. Mike Lee Kanarek is one of the most knowledgeable and charismatic instructors you will ever encounter with a long list of amazing credentials in the martial arts and beyond, including being deployed as part of the Israeli Special Forces.
The knife is the ultimate equalizer in any self-defense scenario; clearly emphasizing the importance of increasing our skills in all facets of wielding such a tool. The Israeli Tactical Knife (ITK) Certification was a two day adventure getting the chance to work the offensive and defensive techniques involved with the knife.
In the F.I.G.H.T. system you learn defenses versus an enraged knife wielding attacker and against being threatened at “knife point,” so to speak. The ITK Certification goes beyond that and it was enlightening, fun, and invigorating learning how to counter common knife attacks while using a blade of your own. Plus, I know the cross-training improved my confidence in other areas of the martial arts including upping my hand speed.
Overall, the weekend was an informative blast. From the tire-flipping, mma drilling wake up call on Saturday morning to the eye opening knife sparring late Sunday afternoon, there are not enough good things to be said. So much so, that my two previous attempts to jot down my thoughts and experiences this weekend were hitting the two page mark and I had yet to even get to the meat and potatoes. I think it also stems from the fact that I like to babble.
What is clear though, is that every time I attend a certification or seminar it is inspiring for me to step up and continue my training right away when I get home. Each seminar sets a new bar for me to upgrade myself to. That way I know I am living the philosophy of constant and never-ending improvement. What else is clear…I can not wait until the next training session.
Another Great Yoga Class in South Tampa . Saturday the 12th April, 2008
Ms. Sarah Perez, the newest member of our staff instructing our Yoga classes, mixed things up today to help our breathing, flexibility, and strength using some great postures.
We had another great turn out at the Martial Arts Advantage South Tampa location with students from the ages of 10 to 60. Tell all your friends about this incredible class, and we'll see you next Saturday at 12pm.
If you have any questions be sure to call or email Anthony Kuntz @ 813-832-8800/kuntz@martialartsadvantage.com